A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 9715227 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 111862960 epoch_slot_no: 234160 block_no: 9715050 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 78515 time: 2023-12-24 14:47:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1ff67035fe8e5d4cb44b789dcb42e10b761717a31db91cefb010124d863c54bBlock Operator
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